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St. Procopius Parish still standing tall 150 years after founding

When St. Procopius Parish was formed a century and a half ago, an offshoot of St. Wenceslaus at Desplaines and DeKoven Streets on the West Side, it was the third Bohemian national parish in what was then the Diocese of Chicago.

Cardinal Cupich, women religious granted temporary reprieve from assisted suicide law

Cardinal Cupich, two communities of women religious and a pharmacist from western Illinois were granted a temporary restraining order on Sept. 11 against the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, which went into effect on Sept. 12.

Father James Martin: ‘I was just who I was’

Jesuit Father James Martin shared stories of his time in a variety of jobs, from assembly line worker and busboy-dishwasher to “corporate tool” during a Sept. 3 presentation at Loyola University Chicago.

Remembering Mother Teresa on 10th anniversary of her canonization

Missionaries of Charity, their friends and supporters marked the 10th anniversary of their founder’s canonization with a festive Mass at the St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church worship site of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish on Sept. 5, her feast day.

DePaul University to partner with Vatican center on sustainability efforts

DePaul University is launching its new Institute for a Sustainable Future and will partner with the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Center for Higher Education in an effort to build on its ongoing efforts to develop a more sustainable world in which people can thrive.

First Friday Club of Chicago kicks off its 41st season Oct. 2

For 41 years, the First Friday Club of Chicago has gathered hundreds of people at the Union League Club on the first Friday of each month from October until May, for food and conversation and to listen to local leaders reflect personally on issues of the day.

Church finances 101

In a series of short articles, Chicago Catholic will look at how finances work in parishes and the archdiocese, addressing questions often asked by parishioners.

Pope: Remembering the tragedy of 9/11 urges us to work for peace

“Two days ago marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks in the United States of America,” said Pope Leo XIV in English as he addressed the faithful after the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Archdiocese announces new executive director for Catholic schools

With the new school year, the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools got a new executive director and a new leadership structure.

New Illinois assisted suicide law goes into effect Sept. 12

On Sept. 12, assisted suicide will be available for Illinois adults who have less than six months to live, after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the “End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act” into law on Dec. 12, 2025, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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